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Lessons From Past Recessions

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The most recent recession was in 2020 and only lasted a couple of months, whereas the 2008 recession lasted about 18 months. brokerage accounts, selling a second car or hobby equipment, potentially downsizing, etc.)? Am I anticipating any major life events with significant expenses attached (like a new baby or retirement)?

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Business finance: The ultimate guide for non-finance people

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In particular, traditional business financing options like bank loans have been declining since 2020 — where they fell 6% from 2019 (43% to 37%, respectively). It’s where an individual uses their personal funds, usually from their retirement fund or 401k, to finance their business tax-free. Why is that? What is a ROB? What’s that?

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Pauline Roussel CEO at Coworkies and Co-author of “Around The World in 250 Coworking Spaces” | Driving Collaboration: How Coworking Spaces Foster Connections in Work Communities

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Pauline Roussel [00:05:25] I think initially in 2020 when the Pandemic happened and everybody was wondering what the future would look like, coheriting seemed to be really threatened by the Pandemic and COVID and everything, but I think eventually looking at it now, it really propelled the industry forward.

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The Trend Towards US Manufacturing

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Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team.

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1099 vs W-2: The difference between employees and contractors

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Does the business provide all necessary tools or equipment or does the worker provide their own tools? Previously, IRS Form 1099-MISC was the form sent to contractors, which can cause some confusion for employers, but the IRS introduced the 1099-NEC form in 2020 and now requires employers to use this form for independent contractors.

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29 Beautiful Stories That Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity

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In 2020, the couple opened the Sunny & Ranney Home Furnishings & Decor store in Roswell, Georgia, which helps to fund Sunshine on a Ranney Day. It’s a low-cost clinic near downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, that provides affordable therapy, equipment and facilities to patients with spinal cord and other neurological injuries.

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Maker Faire Round-Up, From a Small Business Perspective

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Reports and Resources Intuit 2020 Research Report Todays Hobbyists are Tomorrows Hobbypreneurs Homepreneurs: A Vital Economic Force Research Brief - Small Business Credit Outlook The Economic Stimulus Package: Whats in it for Growing Businesses? .  Carolyn is leading the coworking study and Steve is a member of the project team.

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